W. E. B. Du Bois
W. E. B. Du Bois (1868–1963) was an American historian, novelist and philosopher.
Also recorded as William Edward Burghardt Du Bois; WEB Du Bois; W.E.B. Du Bois; W. E. B. du Bois.
W. E. B. Du Bois in brief
- Born
- 1868
- Died
- 1963
- Known for
- historian, novelist, philosopher, writer, sociologist, social worker, human rights defender and photographer
- Place of birth
- Great Barrington
Overview
Born at Great Barrington in 1868, died at Accra in 1963.
In detail
W. E. B. Du Bois studied at Fisk University, Harvard University and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin. the recorded working language is English.
The field of work recorded is civil and political rights. Alexander Crummell and William James are recorded as an influence.
Residence is recorded at Atlanta and Ghana. Employment is recorded with The New School, Wilberforce University and University of Georgia. Positions recorded include civil rights advocate. Membership is recorded of German Academy of Sciences at Berlin, Hungarian Academy of Sciences and Alpha Phi Alpha.
Works named in the authority record are The Souls of Black Folk, John Brown, Black Reconstruction, Dusk of Dawn and The Philadelphia Negro.
Distinctions recorded are Lenin Peace Prize, Spingarn Medal and National Association of Black Journalists Hall of Fame.
Sources
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“W. E. B. Du Bois”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q158060: W. E. B. Du Bois
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